We often get asked by MetaSlider users if the plugin will slow down their WordPress site. Our answer is no, MetaSlider is the fastest WordPress slideshow plugin. However, we caution people while our plugin will not slow your site, using large images in your slideshow can be a problem. Every website owner should be concerned…
There is a new version of MetaSlider available with tons of new features. When you install this version, you’ll find it much easier to try new themes. There are also new ways to create slideshows from WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, and your Media Library. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow plugin in WordPress, and this…
Here at MetaSlider we’re often asked about animation in slideshows. A slideshow is often the most prominent feature on a website. It’s the “hero” of the site’s homepage. So people want to make sure the slideshow is noticeable and adds a “wow” factor. However, we normally recommend focusing on style over flashy animation. Here’s a…
There is a new version of MetaSlider available with tons of new features. 2025 is still young, but I know this will be one of the best releases of the year! You’ll find new themes, a better way to find your slideshows, lots of mobile improvements, and much more. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow…
The first big MetaSlider release of 2025 is here. You’ll find new ways to sort and organize your slides. There are also improvements to the Play / Pause button feature. And for Pro users, there’s a new “HTML Slide” type, plus improvements to the Theme Editor. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow plugin in WordPress,…
We had a question this week from a MetaSlider user who wanted to automatically add rounded corners to their images. Their goal was to create a slideshow that looks like this image below. This is possible with MetaSlider Pro, and this guide we’ll show you to create the same effect with your slideshow.
WordPress 5.3 was released in 2019 and made a significant change to image uploading. WordPress has now limited the maximum size of uploaded images to 2560 pixels. If you try to upload an image that is larger than 2560 pixels, WordPress will automatically resize the image to that size.